davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-31
A SNOW BLOCKADE.


All Trains Delayed and Some Aban-
doued in the Northwest.
ST. Paul, Dec. 31-Only points north OF the In.
ternattonal boundary and in Montana reported
below zero temperatures last night. It was still
showing at st. Paul at midnight, but the fury OF
the storm had abated. All trains into St Paul
were one TO four hours late. Sioux Falls. Dak
reports So trains badly delayed Huron, Oak, re.
Chicago mail, stuck at Arlington. At Brainerd,
Mimi, the snow is drifting badly. The rotary
Northern Pacific. Shaopee, Mimi, says ali north
and south roads are olockaded All Northern
Pacific freight trains east OF the Missouri River
were abandoned yesterday.
HARD TINES ON IOWA RAILROADS.
DUBUQUE, Dec. 3l.-Another blizzard has been
raging here for the past twenty-four hours All
freight trains are abandoned, and the passenger
trains are working along with double engines and
snow-piows and making very little progress. The
situation Is worse than during the recent storm.
and IS more violent beyond Fort Dodge than on
this side. The Southern trains are expected to
arrive without losing much time. The mercury is
above zero.
TWELVE INCHES OF SNOW AT DAVENPORT.
DAVENPORT Iowa, Dec. 81. A heavy snow
storm has been raging for twelve hours over 12
inches OF snow have fallen. Freight trains have
go forth with double locomotives.
EVERY ONE DRIVEN INDOORS IN CHICAGO.
CHICAGO Dec. 3L-The blizzard that hOwled in
this city yesterday afternoon drove almost every
body on the streets and nearly blockaded traffic
throughout the city. street cars struggled along
at long intervals early in the evening. The mails
were nearly all from four to fve hours behind
time. The streets were deserted at 10 O'Clock. At
that hour the Intensity OF the storm was almost
unprecedented In this locality. The wind shifted
into the east ana was blowing at the rate OF 80
miles an hour. Suburban trains were also greatly
delayed, and at one time completely blocked by
drifts at 35Ch street.
THK STORM CONTINUES AT NINNEAPoL1s.
MINNEAPOLIS, MIMI, Dec. 31.-The blizzard
which set In yesterday morning is still raging, and
Is expected TO continue TILL tonight. The snow
fal although continuous, Is light but has drifted
badly. Trains on all the roads throughout the
northwest are more or less delayed and on some
roads travel has been abandoned. Various points
In Minnesota and Dakota announce the worst
storm OF the season, accompanied by unusually
low temperature.
FEARFUL COLD IN VERMONT.
MoNTPELIRR, VT, Dec. 3I.-The cold wave
reached this section early last night This MORN
ing the following below zero temperature is re-
ported AT Barre, 80; Calais, %; East Calais, 80;
Hardwick, 81; Marshfield, "a; Montpelier, 81;
Moretown, 80; Piainfield, 80; West Randolph, %,
and Stowe, 80 below zero.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-31

CaDiiOl T0nicS.

CHANGE IN THE HOUSE FOLDING-ROoM.
Chas. ii. Mills, son Of Representative Mills has
resigned from his position clerk In the rolding-
room OF the House, and Mr.. Richard L. Newman,
OF Michigan, has been appointed In his place.
TO AMEND THE POSTAL TELEGRAPH BILL
Senator Cullom will introduce an amendment to
his postal telegraph bill Immediately after the re-
assembling Of Congress, changing the rates named
In the original BILL especially for the trans
mission OF press matter. The rates to be named
In his amendment are based upon unit OF 100
words or fraction thereof and are as follows: For
500 miles or less, 25 cents; between 500 ana LOCO
miles, 80 cents; between 900 and 800 miles, 81
cents; between 15O0 and 1000 miles, 40 cents;
more than 5000 miles, 30 cents. When more than
one copy OF the same dispatch is sent to different
newspapers at the same or at different Offices
the PoSmaSterGeneral Is to prescribe the rates to
be charged for the "drOp" copies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-31
Assault with Intent 10 XIII.
JOHNSON BoLDIN SENT TO THE PENITENTIARY FOR
FIVE YEARS.

JOHNSON BoLDIN SENT TO THE PENITENTIARY FOR
FIVE YEARS.
In the Criminal Court, Judge Montgomery, this
morning, johnson Boldin, convicted on the 2sth
inst OF an assault and battery with intent to kill
Daniel Jordan, near Sd and streets southwest,
was called for sentence This was the case where
the difficulty grew out OF Boldin asking for q
treat. He claimed that Jorden struck him with a
brick, and was picking up another when he ran up
on him and cut him, but with no intention to take
NE. He admitted that he had been TO the Buffalo
penitent1ary, under a sentence OF three years for
larceny, In 1852. Mr.. Walker made n appeal FOR
him. and modestly said the conviction may have
been on account OF the ineficiency OF his counsel
The court Imposed a sentence OF f1ve years in the
Albany penltenttary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-31
Washington News and Gossip.


ANUsKMEHfs-lstp ala
ArroRNErs-4th page.
AUCTION sALRs-:3d and Sth pages.
BoARpIse-7th rage.
BUSINESS CHAScEs-4th page.
CITY IrENs-Sth page.
COUNTRY REAL EsTArE-Ath paGa
DEArHs-5th page.
DExrlsrRY-3d page.
EDUcArIoxAL--7th page.
FAMILY SUPPLTEs--7th para.
FoR RENT QRooms)-4th pare.
For RENT (Houses) 18th page.
FoR RENT (Miscellaneous)-4th para
For RENT COfnces)-4th page.
foR SALE (Houses>- pare.
FoR SALE Uotsl-2d pare.
FoR SALE tMiscellaneousp-4th pasA
HoTELs-7th page.
HoUsEYURNIsHINGs-7 pare
LADIES GooDs-6th pare.
LOCAL MENrIoN-Sth paga
LOST AND FouNp-4th page
MARRIAGEs-5th page
MONEY TO LoAN-4th paea
MKDICAL--7th page.
NEW PUBLICATIONS. LIST page.
OCEAN STEAMERs-Jth page.
PqToMAc RIVER BoArs-7th pasA
PIANOS AND OReANs-6th page.
PERsoNAL-4th page.
PRoPosALs-4th page.
PROFESSIONALISM paga
RAILRoADs-7th page
SEWING MAcHINEs-7th paga
SPECIAL NoTIcEs-lst page.
SUBURBAN PRoPERrr-4th pagA
WANTED (Help)-4th page.
WANTED (Situstions)-4thp page
WANTED (Rooms)-4th page.
WANTED Houses)-4th Page.
WANTED tMiscellsneous)-4th paGs.
WINTER REsoRrs-Sth page.
WOOD AND CoAL-6th page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-31
ID EDITION.
Latest TGlGglamS 10 The Star.
SOME MEN OBEY THE ORDER.
A Thousand Reading Employees Strike.
A SERIOUS RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
TRAVEL lMPEDeD BY SNOW sLocKADES
English Sentiment on Commercial Union.
ENGLISH THEATRICAL MEMOIRS
The BancrOfts and TOOle 70 Tell the
World Their Experiences.
SOME MEN OBEY THE ORDER.
A thousand Reading Employees Strike.
A SERIOUS RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
TRAVEL lMPeDeD BY SNOW sLocKADEs
English Sentiment on Commercial Union
The BancrOfts and TOOle 20 Tell q
World Their Experiences.

Special Cable Dispatch to the EVENING STAR.
LONDON, Dec. 31--Several books OF theatrical
memoirs are promised soon, including those Of Mr..
and Mrs. Bancroft and Tooe. The Bancrorts have
long been leaders of theatrical society," and raised
the English stage from the state OF degradation
into which IL had fallen twenty years ago. They
have now retired with large fortune, although
neither Is beyond middle age Bancroft may be
seen at the first nights In the theaters and at
social gatherings, with an eye-glass and artsto-
cratic air, like the character OF Capt. HdWtree in
"Caste," In which he Is 50 famous. Like many
other men, he almost regrets his retirement. His
manner Invariably suggests a man at q loss to kill
time. TOole will give some account OF his expert
ences In America, although his trip proved great
disappointment 10 him. Here he Is acknowledged
oy common consent to be the leading low come
dian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-31
Gable Notes from Frank fort.

Special Cable Dispatch to The EVENING STAR
FRANKFORT, Dec. Silt Is reported that at to-
morrow's New Years reception Herr T1sza, the
Hungarian prime minister, will make important
explanations In regard TO the political situation
Gen. Scheskokow, governor OF the Russian de-
partment of Wilma at an officers dinner, has made
a speech on the Russian army, saying that its
ability may be tested at any moment
Madrid dispatch TO the Frankf,,rter Zeifuno
says that the River Guadlaquvir has risen ii
metres; that thousands OF laborers are thrown
out OF employment; that there has been fearful
storm at Seville, and that the harbOr at Cadiz Is
closed.
The continental stock exchanges were weak to-
day, because OF an article in the Poster Lloyd TAX
ing less hopeful view OF peace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-31

WHAT CON0REsSMEN THINK OF THE NATTER.
The reports OF the Pacific Railroad Commission
ers have caused some talk among the Members OF
Congress who are left In the city. It Is thought
that the Commissioners have not cleared up the
matter much by their work There was Q majority
In the last Congress who thought prompt action
should be taken to secure the Government, but
there was difference OF opinion ~ to the best
means Some took about the view OF the matter
taken BY Mr.. Patttson. Others believed
in the plan for Q bonded extension Of
the debt a. proposed by the Pacific
railroads committee Of the House. Il was thought
that an investigation might lead TO recommends
lions upon which there might be united action.
The result Il the same difference Of opinion be
tween the Commissioners that before existed In
the House. IL II generally understood, however,
that the House committee VIII 30 organized % as
70 be In accord with the majority OF the Commis-
sion, ana that bill win be passed such a. was
urged By Nessra Crisp and 0uthwaite last session
stoTy About Choking . OongFessman.
REPRESENTATIVE H1xDms0x's yaxKxDs DEITY n
The TRENDS Of Representative Henderson, OF
North Carolina, say that No such thing ever
happened a. described In dispatch nom Iona
Mich, In which It u SEATED int NJ Hendesson
vas choked By M. J. \ Taf4gn{k IT q Pcpption
here IN Washington, f6f taj1tgr that he sVns GLAD
h represented . district q WhiOh 5000 Union
spldiefs rotted Tho chof1ng, "a alleged In the
oispatch, took place ct . teeeptton gwen here 60
Judge Anea B MQeSa a Iona, and the dispatch
puSpoets 20 give The story - narrated By Judge
MORE 70 he triends ~ home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-31

CHESTER, Pa, Dec. 31.-CoL Theodore HYATT
president OF the Pennsylvania Military Academy OF
TINS city, died this morning, aged slXtyone years.
day underwent the operation OF lthOtOmy, per-
formed by Professor Forbes, OF Philadelphia, and
from the effects Of this he died. He has been pres
iient OF the Military Academy since he founded 1t
In 1867, and he has been quite a successful edu-
Gator. widow, son and daughter survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-31
THREE KILLED.; MANY INJURED.
An Express Crashes into a Freight
Train Near Meadville, Pa, this Morn.

ing.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec. 31.-A passenger train on
the New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad
ran into double header freight train near Mead
Vile, Pa, this morning, and was totally wrecked.
PARTICULARS OF the accident are meager. II was
at first reported that the loss OF life was heavy.
IL happened at an early hour this morning. The
limited express was running at high rate OF
speed when 1t cOll1ded with the freight. The eX.
press was totally wrecked. The engineers and
one passenger were killed outright and fifteen to
dent happened miles from Meadville
CARS PILED UP IN CONFUSION.
dispatch from Titusville gives the following
particulars: "An accident took place at $3.50 this
morning on the main line Of the New York, Penn
sylvania and Ohio road, about miles west Of
Meaivtlle, near Tracy's Cut, Geneva, Pa, between
trains No. 8, limited express from chicago and
Cincinnati to New York, and weSt-bound freight,
No. %. Both engineers were killed, one passenger
killed, and about fifteen seriously injured. The
cars are all piled up and it is impossible to tell
how many were injured. The Pullman sleepers
did not leave the track, and the passengers in
them were not injured. Luckily The cars did not
take hre The first reports sent out were much ex-
aggerated. Railroad officials are very reticent."
Later-Five Persons Killed Outright.
MEANWHILE, Pa, Dec 31.-The fast Chicago ex-
press on the New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio
Railroad. consisting OF two sleepers and five day
coaches coided with freight train % consisting OF
two engines and sixty cars, three miles west OF
Five persons were Killed outright, s among ns
were wounded. nine Of them fatally.
The following are the names OF the killed SO far as
ascerlained: VIM. George, engineer, and Humes
and Arthur Irwin, engineer and fireman OF the
Chicago express.
ATERRIBLE SCENE OF DESTRUCTION.
Both trains present q terrible scene OF destruc-
ton. When the collision occurred the fast ex-
press was making up lost time and going at top
speed. The blame is said TO rest with the engineer
and conductor OF the freight train, who were run
ming EXPRESS time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-31
PEACEFUL AIRS FROM RUSSIA.

PEACEFUL AIRS FROM RUSSIA.
The Gear has mo idea OF Fighting,
hut Does want . Change In Bull
garia.
ST.. PETERSBURG, Dec 31.-Imperial sanction has
been given to the establishment or q thirdclass
provision depot at Rowno in addition to the pre-
viously established second-class magazine
there. Persons in political circles here
repeated press reports of Russia,s Intention to
cross the frontier OF Russia or Germany or both
frontiers The officiai intercourse OF Russia with
Austria Is friendly while that with Germany leaves
nothing to be desired. The car has no idea OF
occupying Bulgaria, but he is resolved not to
dinand or the sObranje. If change occurs In the
government OF that country the Bulgarian question
Will remain for Russia an open one. The car dis
replacing OF Prince Ferdinand by a Russian rela-
tive. Russia does not desire TO make Bulgaria
RUSSIAN province, as Roumania separates Russia
ton the Russian people do not believe that war will
occur put they do not expects speedy settlement OF
The Bulgarian question Late military movements
were taken solely for the purpose OF assuring the
SAFETY OF the frontier, and in consequence OF the
unfriendly character OF the antecedent declara-
tons as to Austria's policy. 1t is expected that
elgn press regarding the imminence OF war Will
shortly be decidedly refuLed from Russia
,, THE FORGED DOCUMENTS TO BIZ PUBLISHED.
Inc car has sanctioned the punishment OF the
aueged forged documents sent to him relative to
Germany's attitude coward Russia, and they will
De published In Berlin. This decision Is regarded
as very favorable symptom OF the political situ-
ANOTHER STATEMENT OF RUssIAs POSITION
VIENNA, Dec. 3l.-The Neue Frete Pyesse pub
nsneS letter from st. Petersburg which says that
Russia only desires an unreseTved return TO the
Berlin treaty and that the whole OF Europe shall
declare that everything that has happened In
Bulgaria since Prince Alexander lert that coun-
try IS illegal Russia, however, will make no
sacrince TO restore the legal status there.
III Germany should ask Russia to
guarantee the neutrality OF Bulgaria in the
event OF European complications, or If, TO set
on concessions on the Bulgarian question, Austria
should ask Russia to safeguard her eastern
interests, Russia would refuse to negotiate on
these SUBJECTS or adhere to league OF peace on
mat OASIS Russia reserves to herself free hand.
Russians do not desire war. The danger lies in
the possibility that matters may develop into an
when the question affects the cars authority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-31
Closing the Old Year Merrily.
JOLLY TINE AT THE BALTIMORE COIN AND FLOUR
EXCHANGE,

BALTIMORE, Dec. 3l.-The Corn and Flour Ex-
bration. As soon as the call was made the floor
was cleared and about 500 ladies occupied chairs
on the grain tables, which had been removed TO
each side OF the large hall A band OF music was
present. and, after ring was formed, there was a
police drill, followed by clog dancing and comic
songs and speeches. More than 100 OF the younger
OF nearly all the nations and they had q Dance
Foot ball was then introduced at the close OF
which there was quite demand for hats as wen
as clothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-31
Terrible Weather ut Sen.

THE MATCHES OF THE STEAMSHIP LORD COUGH BAT
TENED DOWN FOR EIGHT DAYS.
QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 3l.-The steamship Lord
Cough which has arrived here experienced terri
bic weather on the passage. For eight days the
The matches were battened down, but despite this
precaution quantity OF water penetrated below
To add 10 the mser1es OF the voyage the Oil gave
out and at night everything was in darkness. All
the coal In the starbOard Oulkers was consumed
and the steamer when she arrived had a heavy
list to port
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-31
I'd PEOPLE

zoe blood has become thin or impure. are especially
be % attacks Of rheumatism. or TO that weakness
ed general debility" The pains and aches Of the
former are relieved b. Hoods Sarsaparila. which
aes and vitalizes the blood while IL also tones
bulbs up the whole system Try Hoods Sarsapa-
= and realize the peculiar benefit which II gives
NJ wife and my self were both generally run down
Hods srssp1rlla brought US out OF that tired feel
ipz aud male feel like young people again. RICH
ARD HAwkHURsT. AmityviIle. Long Island, NY
n HOODS sARsAPARILLA
Sold by all druggists 81; six for co. Prepared only
by C. l. HOOD CO., ApothecAries. Lowell Mass
100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-31
The Urgent Deficiency Bill.
ITEMS OF DISTRICT INTEREST.

The Treasury estimates for an urgent deficiency
bill contain the following items OF interest to the
District Of Columbia: For Treasury silver vault,
completion Of, for new freight elevator and for
repairs to the Treasury building, $1,000; for the
expenses OF the Interstate Commerce Commission
for the remainder OF the fiscal year, 900; for
current expenses OF the Columbian Institution for
the Deaf and Dumb, 5000; for support OF Freed
mems Hospital and Asylum. 81 500; for miscella-
neOus expenses and the construction OF f1reprOof
records room for the Department OF Justice,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-31
A Reign Of Terror along the Arizona
ROrsieP ian Spnnra

NoGALEs, ARrz, Dec. 31.-News has been received
that small band OF Apaches are roaming In the
mountains in the MocteZuma district killing and
stealing. A number OF travellers have been way
laid and shot on roads entering Bavispe. A few
days ago Clements $. Logez was killed at Los
NosaleS ranch Just across the line in the United
states. troop or Federal soldiers started on the
trail but JAILED 10 find the Indian camp. The caI-
tain OF the CustOm-hou5e guards at Bavispe the
other day found number OF cattle which had
been killed by marauders. The project OF Sahuirha
district Informs the State authorities or sonora
that party OF
BANDITS RECENTLY COMMENCED DEPREDATIONs
IN the vicinity or Trinidad mine. Some days ago J.
z Jesus Hortado was attacked by bandits near
Trinidad, who fired several shots without effect
Darkness permitted HortadO 10 escape. A few
nights ago party made charge on the house OF
Francisco Ortega, In Arroyo hendo del Neuvo
and fired several shots through the doors and win
dows and also attempted 10 force an entrance
Ortega barrlcaded the doors and windowJNand
opened fire on the band, driving them on The
next day ten men were seen with Government
rifles Ia the vicinity. The band Is supposed 10 be
deserters from The regular Army who were confined
at the National Federal prison. San Juan de UIloa,
a small island in Vera Cruz Bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-31
Colbert and and Farrell to Meet Again,

AS related In last Tuesdays STAR, the fight with
hard gloves between colbert, OF this city, and Far
rell, OF Pittsburg, at Sugar Loaf Mountain, was
broken up by sherif's posse before the finish.
Farrell, who had the worst OF it. was given until
to-day to say whether he would meet Colbert
again. Farrell has agreed now to fight colbert in
March, and arrangements are being made for a
meeting in that month. John OBrten, OF Chicago.
Will back Colbert against Farrell for from $500 OF
1900 "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-31

Interior Department Changes.
The following ofncial changes have been made
In the Department Of the Interior:
once Of the Secretary Appointment: John
Mclean upscomb, OF Virginia, clerk at q, 400, by
transfer under civil service rules from War
Department. surgeon Generals once.
General Land Ofiice-AppOlntment under civil
service rules: Charles hOf, OF Ohio, copyist at
$500.
Pension ONCE Promotion: Miss Laura L
Strayer OF West Virginia. 81 200 to 81 400. Trans
fers in grade: John j. Burnham, OF Rhode
Island, and Amos b. Cosselman, OF Missouri,
from clerks to special examiners at 81 400.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-31
DosBISS ELrcrnrc Soar.

THE BEST FAMILY SOAP IN The WORLD.
1T Is STRICTLY PURE. UNIFORM IN QUALITY.
The original formula for which we paid 100000
twenty years has never been modified or changed
the slightest Ibis soap 10 identical in quality to-
Gay with that made twenty years aSo.
IL nothing that iniure the finest fabric.
II brightens colors and bl-aches whites.
ItwaShes fannels and blankets other soap in
the world does-without notwithstanding them soft
a-Id white aid like new.
READ THIS TWICE
There Is great saving VI time. OF labor. of SOAP Of
fuel and Of the fabric where D0bbins Electric soap
use1 according 20 directiona
one trial viii demonstrate its great merit 1t will
gsy you 20 make that trial
Like all best things. it Is extensively initiated and
-Ounterfcited-
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS
Insist upon DOBBINs' Electric Don't take Mag
nstie- Electro Magic. Philadelphia Electric, any
other fraud simply because is cheap They will
DOBBINS' ELECTRIC
I'D take other Nearly every from Maine to
Mexico Keeps it in stock yours hasn't it he will
OrAr fIom his nearest wholesale grocer
Read carefully the ins.de wrapper around each bar.
and be careful TO Follow Directions on each outside
wrapper. You Cannot Afford to wait longer before
Trying for Yourself this old reliable, and truly
de-ful
DoBBINs' ELECTRIC SOAP d7-6m